It's all a little unnerving. A curious Parasaurolophus sticks its small head and long neck out of the shrub to check out visitors. A Velociraptor runs and screeches in its paddock. A roaring Tyrannosaurus Rex nearly upends an abandoned Jeep. Visitors to the Franklin Institute's new "Jurassic World:...

Food

Several products sold nationwide are being recalled by the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service after the chicken ingredient supplier issued its own recall in November. The ingredient supplier, National Steak and Poultry of Owasso, Okla., recalled the ready-to-eat...

Sabra Dipping Co. LLC is voluntarily recalling certain hummus products made prior to Nov. 8, 2016 due to concerns over Listeria monocytogenes, which was identified at the manufacturing facility but not in tested finished product. The recall includes the products listed here, which were distributed...

PHOTO GALLERY: Lost Tavern teamed with the Penn State-Lehigh Valley campus’ Thon program and with several local businesses. Thon is a student-run philanthropy to help children and families impacted by childhood cancer.

Family

I've addressed two of the most common Christmas plants, poinsettias and amaryllis, in recent columns. However, there are a few more plants that merit some discussion this time of year. Holly (Ilex aquifolium): This traditional Christmas plant is one of my favorites. The glossy green leaves and...

Greg Smith of Washington Township, Northampton County, who for a decade has been bassist for raucous rocker Ted Nugent, says he didn't think it was odd when he was approached last year to play in Wizards of Winter, a Trans-Siberian Orchestra-like holiday-themed, orchestral rock group. For one thing,...

On the surface, the gingerbread model of Bethlehem Steel looks simply like a very cute creation, complete with little gingerbread steelworkers standing outside the plant. But for its creators — Brownie Troop 8709 of Bethlehem — it also happens to be a really sweet teaching tool about an important...

Here's your chance to see an iconic piece of the classic holiday film "It's a Wonderful Life." The taxi that driver Ernie uses to shuttle George Bailey around Bedford Falls in the 1946 film will be on display Friday through Dec. 31 at Allentown's America on Wheels museum. The taxi had been displayed...

Religion

When was the Moravian star first created? How did Bethlehem get its name and reputation as the Christmas City? Who are these early Moravians and who are they today? Learn the answers to these questions and enjoy music during the Moravian Christmas Experience program. It takes place 1:30 p.m. Saturday...

Many of us experienced the anticipation and agonizing wait for Christmas to arrive when we were children. As kids, it seemed like Christmas would never get here. The great thing was, no matter how slow it went and no matter how long it seemed to take, Christmas always came. There was the promise...

In September 1784, when the United Continental Congress met for the very first time, Thomas Cushings, then governor of Massachusetts, raised a motion to begin the historic proceedings with a prayer. This motion was met with objection by John Jay, later to become the first Supreme Court Justice,...

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PETS IN NEED I enjoy walks in the park and a cozy lap to lie in when I am home with my new loving family. I like cats and most dogs. More about Charlie: He is a puggle/Chihuahua mix. He weighs about 15 pounds, neutered, up to date on shots, and microchipped. He is said to be housebroken. Contact:...

Earn up to $40 in free Macy's Money through Thursday. Stores are giving away free rewards cards with online purchases through Dec. 14 or in stores through Dec. 15. Earn $10 when you spend $50, $15 on $75, $20 on $100, $30 for $150 and $40 for $200 purchases. Redeem rewards online and in stores...

In a talk about Pennsylvania's top health priorities, Secretary of Health Karen Murphy dwelt longest and spoke most passionately about one issue in particular: the opioid crisis. "When we talk about the loss of life, I can think of no other comparison," Murphy told an audience of about 150 nursing...